FORNISE (GINGER) FAULKNER
******************@*****.*** * Atlanta, GA
Senior Processing Specialist
Dedicated and technically skilled professional eager to leverage years of experience to secure a position where I can utilize my solid administrative skills, strong organization skills, and exceptional client relation expertise.
Key Skills
Office Management
Accounts Payable/Receivable
MS Office Suite and other
Applications/Systems
WordPress
GoSystems
Avalara
Report & Document Preparation
Spreadsheet & Database Creation
Project Management
QuickBooks
Track 1099
Caseware
HubSync
Records Management
Meeting & Event Planning
Meeting Minutes
Website Management
SafeSend
Go File Room
CCH Access & Workflow
Experience
Aprio, Atlanta, GA February 2016 – Current
Senior Processing Specialist
• Process a variety of tax returns for multiple departments within the firm
• Prepare 1099’s for clients via Avalara
• Manage tax returns, signature pages, extensions and filing instructions via Safesend
• Manages personal processing pool via CCH workflow
• Complies tax returns via CCH Access & Box for clients and team members
• Export and release tax returns for e-file via CCH Access
• Prepare and send engagement letters to clients
• Maintains multiple excel spread sheets for accurate client data
• Utilize practice engine for client information
• Assist with various quarterly projects within the firm
• Assist Partners and managers with various request Frontline Healthcare Workers Safety Foundation, Atlanta, GA November 2012 – January 2016 Executive Assistant
• Directly supported the President, Financial Controller, Director of Human Resources and Board Members
• Provided complete support for the office with general administrative duties
• Managed employees’ business credit card accounts
• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintained financial records for bank accounts
• Managed employees’ corporate mobile phone accounts
• Utilized QuickBooks to process and reconcile monthly company payables
• Processed payments, monthly wire transfers and bank deposits
• Managed all incoming and outgoing mail
• Acted as primary point of contact for clients and vendors
• Ordered and coordinated all office supply requests and deliveries
• Maintained maintenance of office equipment
• Maintained Frontline Foundation and subsidiary company websites and social media outlets
• Recorded/compiled and distributed monthly board meeting minutes
• Coordinated travel reservations, itineraries and reimbursements for the Fellows and President
• Coordinated company luncheons, holiday parties and board meetings McCurdy & Candler, Atlanta, GA March 2008 – August 2012 Legal Administrative Assistant
• Supported Paralegals with daily check requests, writ of possessions and time sensitive dispossessory warrants to Georgia and Tennessee Courts
• Ensured timely filing of all eviction requests with the courts and notices with the property tenants or owners
• Coordinated property inspection to ensure residences were vacant and prepared for resale or rent
• Updated County internet database with legal documents
• Processed, scanned and distributed all incoming and outgoing Eviction Department correspondences
• Communicated daily updates, progress and filing status with clients
• Set up client referrals sent from mortgage company into internal database and client system
• Submitted daily fees and cost to internal billing department for online dispossessory warrants
• Utilized Excel to maintain Tennessee hearing calendars
• Served as a primary point of contact for and liaison between management, attorney, magistrate courts, paralegals, and clients.
Wilson Trucking, Conley, GA August 2005 – March 2008 Administrative Assistant
• Promoted from Billing/Accounts Receivable department to Administrative Assistant after two years
• Supported the Management team
• Operated a multi-line, high volume phone system
• Functioned as point of contact for customers and ensured a consistently positive customer experience
• Processed DMV and criminal background checks via online third party system
• Verified employees’ eligibility for employment utilizing the I-9 form and acceptable documentation
• Processed time sheets; distributed weekly paychecks
• Acted as a liaison between the employees and Human Resources
• Assisted Accounting Manager with accounts payable and receivables
• Earned a reputation for maintaining a positive attitude and producing high-quality work Education
Georgia Perimeter College, Conyers, GA 2007
Associate of Science in Business Administration